Michael Jackson’s estate made $115m last year – proof that artists’ work can carry on making a fortune after their death. From Nick Drake to Elvis, it’s about selling an artist as if they are still alive – and learning how to say no

Spotify have announced two new shows with presenters. Is this an attempt to steal a march on Apple’s Beats1 and Red Bull’s RBMA Radio – or is it the savviest way of guiding listeners round an endless landscape of music?

With Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney leading the charge, it’s easy to think the entire music industry is doing battle with YouTube. But, with countless artists and enterprises using the site as a springboard to success, it’s not that simple